MEET OUR STAFF
Connecting companies with each other and providing resources or solutions to the needs of our members are our primary goals. We encourage you to contact us for more information on services, resources, programs and membership.
James Baty, FACI
Executive Director
jbaty@cfaconcretepros.org
James served as the Technical Director for the CFA from 2001-12 and Managing Director from 2012-15. He combines his background in architecture and thermal design with more than 25 years of concrete industry experience to direct the association’s interests.
Trenton Baty
Membership and Marketing Director
tbaty@cfaconcretepros.org
As Membership & Marketing Director, Trenton oversees membership growth and retention for the Concrete Foundations Association (CFA). He serves as the primary point of contact for all CFA-related inquiries, including new memberships, renewals, and advertising opportunities. His role encompasses managing and delivering marketing events and products, while also providing strategic guidance on prospecting, onboarding, and retaining member companies.
Kimberly Kayler
AOE President
Kimberly.Kayler@aoeteam.com
Kimberly serves as the president of CFA’s Association Management firm, AOE. In this role, she helps guide the suite of services AOE provides to CFA and helps ensure stability with staffing and governance. She brings more than 25 years of experience in the concrete industry to CFA’s team..
Bryce Barker
AOE Director of Association Management Service
Bryce.Barker@aoeteam.com
Bryce is the Director of Association Management Services for CFA’s Association Management firm, AOE. Bryce is dedicated to creating cohesive marketing strategies and membership initiatives to align with CFA’s goals. She ensures the implementation of industry best practices across campaigns, communications and member engagement efforts bringing a deep understanding of how to foster growth, enhance member value and elevate presence across diverse platforms.
Drew Burns
AOE Director of Client Strategy
Drew.Burns@aoeteam.com
Drew is Director of Client Strategy for CFA’s Association Management firm, AOE. In this role, he assists the CFA team with developing innovative and customized marketing and membership solutions that align with the goals of the CFA. He brings over 15 years of experience working with nonprofits and trade associations developing marketing and operation solutions.
Emily Emanuelsen
Publications Coordinator
Emily.Emanuelsen@aoeteam.com
Emily is the Publications Coordinator for AOE, where she oversees the creation and publication of the CFA magazine. With an MFA in Writing and experience managing journals and magazines in the concrete industry, Emily combines her editorial expertise and creativity to produce high-quality content that informs and engages the CFA community.
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About the Concrete Foundations Association
The mission of the Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) is to support the cast-in-place contractor as the voice and recognized authority for the residential concrete industry.
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